Germany Condemns US Embassy's Push Against Diversity Programs
German officials criticize US Embassy letters urging companies to abandon DEI initiatives, calling it a violation of national anti-discrimination laws.
- The US Embassy in Berlin has sent letters to around two dozen German companies, urging them to distance themselves from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
- German Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Ferda Ataman labeled the US request as an 'invitation to break the law,' citing Germany's anti-discrimination regulations.
- The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusion for business success and workplace culture.
- Similar letters have been sent by US embassies to companies in France and Spain, prompting condemnation from European governments.
- European officials have called on their governments to reject US interference in domestic anti-discrimination policies, highlighting a growing ideological divide.
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